2018 Jeep Compass safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
28
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★ (3/5) |
Tested: 2018 Jeep Compass SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 14 report injuries (18 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles were involved in 84 fatal crashes with 40 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskPowertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the… · Aug 9, 2018
- Crash riskRear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating… · Aug 9, 2018
- Crash riskFront lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a… · May 1, 2018
- Crash riskPassenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within… · Nov 21, 2017
- Crash riskBrightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be… · Nov 21, 2017
- Crash riskEngines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure · Oct 24, 2017